Cruising the Land the of Midnight Sun Arctic Circle Norway s North Cape White Sea Lapland Featuring the Classic Small Ship M.S. SERENISSIMA With Peabody Dean Paul Mathews July 24 to August 3, 2015
Dear Alumni & Friends: In the far reaches of northern Europe, Norway s North Cape and the expansive White Sea straddle two frontiers the physical boundary between the Arctic and the European mainland, and the cultural boundary between East and West. Here, a spectacular wonderland of Arctic mountains and soaring fjords dotted with quiet fishing villages and medieval monasteries has remained virtually untraveled for decades, due in part to the region s vast natural barriers and the Iron Curtain that divided Europe for nearly 50 years. Join us on this rare and exclusive opportunity to discover the long-obscured jewels of the Land of the Midnight Sun during the magical White Nights of Summer, when the sun seemingly never sets on the region s spectacular landscapes of fjords, bays, mountains and islands during the best time of year. Cruise the austere beauty of the remote White and Barents Seas along the unspoiled coastline of northern Norway to the Gateway to the Arctic port of Tromsø aboard the exclusively chartered, classic small ship M.S. SERENISSIMA, returning to these northern waters for which it was specifically built to cruise. Accommodating only 90 guests and one of the very few passenger vessels to cruise the enigmatic White Sea, the classic M.S. SERENISSIMA offers you a unique experience during this extraordinary journey to admire the fairytale settings of Norway s legendary fjords and isolated villages with onion-domed and wooden architecture and tour the seldom-seen 15 th -century monasteries in the rarely visited Solovetsky Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This custom-designed itinerary also offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to explore the living heritage and ancient cultural riches of Europe s far North, including the proud history of the Arctic pioneers and the ancient customs of the Sami, the indigenous people of Lapland, or Scandinavia. We also invite you to complement your cruise with the extraordinary Wonders of Norway and Flåm Railway Pre-Program Option enjoy one of the greatest train journeys in the world aboard the Flåm Railway, then a scenic cruise through stunning fjordlands and visit the vibrant city of Bergen. Be among the few to experience this exceptional and exclusive small-ship voyage to the Arctic frontier. It is a great value all accommodations, meals aboard the ship and excursions are included. Make your reservation today, while Early Booking Savings and space are still available! Cordially, Marguerite Ingalls Jones, A&S 74, Bus 88 Travel Program Director Office of Alumni Relations The Johns Hopkins University Paul Mathews (DMA, 98) is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Peabody Conservatory and a member of the Music Theory faculty. His published scholarship concerns orchestration and music of the early twentieth century. An occasional guest on WYPR, Paul has often lectured on musical topics for the larger Hopkins community and traveled to Prague with his fellow JHU alumni in 2013.
U.S. Friday, July 24 Depart the U.S. for Oslo, Norway s capital. Oslo, Norway Saturday, July 25 Arrive in cosmopolitan Oslo and transfer to the Five-Star GRAND HOTEL OSLO, ideally located near the Royal Palace, shops and gardens. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Oslo/Cross the Arctic Circle/ Kirkenes Sunday, July 26 Fly to Kirkenes, a quaint peninsula town located above the Arctic Circle renamed after the Kirkenes Church was built in 1862 and a main German U-boat port during World War II. Today, there is a monument honoring the Red Army, who liberated the town from Germany in 1944, and a War Mothers Monument in the town square that pays homage to the efforts of women during World War II. This afternoon, embark the small classic ship M.S. SERENISSIMA. Attend the Captain s Welcome Reception tonight and, following dinner, savor the Midnight Sun s lingering light from the ship s deck. Cross the Arctic Circle/ Cruising the White Sea Monday, July 27 Cruise into the seldom-sailed White Sea and learn more about this rarely visited region through our onboard experts. Be on deck to look for possible marine life and experience the stunning White Nights of Summer. Arkhangelsk, Russia Tuesday, July 28 Founded more than 400 years ago by Ivan the Terrible, Arkhangelsk s wooden architecture, typical of many northern frontier towns, left it vulnerable to a series of fires. Despite these misfortunes, Arkhangelsk s oldest extant building dates from the mid-16 th century. During this afternoon s city tour, view impressive monuments to Peter the Great and the Great Patriotic War Memorial and visit the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an exquisite collection of Russian art dating from the 14 th century to the present. Solovetsky Islands Wednesday, July 29 Inhabited since the fifth century B.C., this isolated archipelago became the center of Christianity in the north during the 15 th century after monks founded the Solovetsky Monastery. On the tour of this rarely visited UNESCO World Heritage site, learn more about the monastery fortress storied history as one of Russia s holiest pilgrimage destinations as you walk along impregnable stone walls and visit its many churches, chapels and common buildings through a network of covered passages and tunnels. Gain insight into its inglorious transformation into one of Russia s most notorious gulags (prison camps) during the era of Joseph Stalin. The history of the mother of the gulag, which famously inspired Alexander Solzhenitsyn s Cover: The natural wonders of Norway s waterways share the landscape with charming fishing villages that bask in the glow of lengthened summer nights during the White Nights of Summer. Photo this Page: Sail to the remote Solovetsky Islands, where a monastery founded during the 15 th century was later transformed into one of Joseph Stalin s most notorious gulags.
ARCTIC CIRCLE HONNINGSVÅG KIRKENES Barents Sea TROMSØ MURMANSK Norwegian Sea BERGEN NORWAY FLÅM STALHEIM Nærøy Fjord OSLO SWEDEN Baltic Sea FINLAND White Sea SOLOVETSKY ISLANDS ARKHANGELSK RUSSIA UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing Train Routing Visit the indigenous Sami people at a traditional lavvo (camp) near the North Cape in Honningsvåg. Gulag Archipelago, is chronicled in the Solovetsky Gulag History Museum. Cross the Arctic Circle/ Cruising the Barents Sea Thursday, July 30 Enjoy a day at leisure while cruising across the Arctic Circle and into the Barents Sea, which supports a thriving ecosystem of marine life and some of the world s largest seabird colonies. Look for puffins, little auk, common guillemot, razorbill and black guillemot who feed within a 60-mile radius from their nesting cliffs along the Barents Sea. This evening, savor the opportunity to bask in the unforgettable beauty of the Land of the Midnight Sun. Murmansk Friday, July 31 Founded in 1916 and once the preeminent port of the Russian whaling fleet and the base of Soviet naval operations in the Arctic, today Murmansk is the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. Its ice-free harbor is the base of a thriving fishing industry and Russia s only port with unrestricted access to the Atlantic Ocean and world sea routes. On the panoramic tour of this honorary hero city, a title awarded for outstanding heroism during World War II, see the Memorial to the Defenders of the Polar Region. Visit the modest Allied Cemetery, a memorial to American, British and Polish seamen who perished while participating in the massive joint effort by the Allies and then Soviet Union to convoy supplies into Murmansk via the Arctic waters. Near the shore, visit the bright-white, gold-domed Savior-on-the-Waters Church, built to honor perished seamen, and the adjacent Kursk memorial, dedicated to the submariners who died in peacetime. Tour the National Museum, which documents the region s exotic natural and cultural history with special exhibits devoted to the Sami and the Pomors, the first Russian settlers in the Polar region. Cruise the remote coastline and enjoy the majestic White Nights of Summer. Honningsvåg for North Cape, Norway Saturday, August 1 Dock in the town of Honningsvåg this morning for the excursion to the northernmost point in Europe. En route, Arkhangelsk s 17 th -century, archetypal wooden architecture contrasts its 19 th -century stone churches.
The Midnight Sun illuminates the sky in Norway north of the Arctic Circle almost 24 hours a day, as revealed in this time lapse photo of the sun s passage through the night sky. visit an authentic lavvo, the customary nomadic abode of the Sami, Lapland s indigenous people. Meet with local Sami and learn firsthand about their unique culture, including their native dress, traditional methods of fishing and semi-nomadic reindeer herding and how they have survived for centuries in the harsh Arctic climate. Arrive at beautifully stark North Cape, the final frontier of Arctic Europe. Near the iconic globe monument, stand at the edge of its dramatic cliffs and gaze across the water toward the North Pole for an edge-of-world sensation. Enhance your Arctic experience at the North Cape Hall, built into the side of a cliff, and tour the underground tunnel exhibitions detailing the North Cape s storied history. This evening, attend the Captain s Farewell Reception and cruise the Barents Sea during the brilliant Norwegian Midnight Sun and look for minke and humpback whales and harbor porpoises. Tromsø/Oslo Sunday, August 2 Late this morning, arrive in Tromsø and disembark the M.S. SERENISSIMA. A thriving port city inhabited since the end of the Ice Age, Tromsø is known as the Gateway to the Arctic. A major center for whalers, fishermen and walrus hunters, Tromsø was used by great polar explorers like Roald Amundsen, Umberto Nobile and Fridtjof Nansen as a starting point for their expeditions. Transfer to the airport for an early afternoon flight to Oslo. Check in for an overnight stay in the deluxe RADISSON BLU AIRPORT HOTEL, including dinner. Oslo/U.S. Monday, August 3 Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. See picturesque summer cottages along the lush banks of the spectacular Nærøy Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on the Wonders of Norway Pre-Program Option.
Classic Small Ship M.S. SERENISSIMA The small classic ship M.S. SERENISSIMA, following a complete refurbishment, re-entered service under new ownership in 2013. The descendant of a long line of sturdy Norwegian coastal steamers, this exclusively chartered, 90-passenger vessel perfectly fits the profile of small ship cruising and was built specifically to navigate these scenic waters, dock in the heart of historic cities and sail into smaller, remote ports inaccessible to larger ships. Each comfortable Suite and Cabin is attractively furnished in charming Gustavian style, an 18 th -century Swedish country ambiance that perfectly suits this vessel. Executive Suites feature private balconies; the two Owner Suites are exceptionally large with wrap-around ocean-view windows; and most cabins are ocean view. All accommodations feature a private bathroom with shower, individual climate control, telephone, satellite television, safe and hair dryer. The M.S. SERENISSIMA is a traditional vessel, and each cabin is unique, with variances in size and configuration. The light and airy Venice Restaurant accommodates all guests at a single, unassigned seating. Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and four-course dinner are served daily featuring tasteful continental cuisine and local specialties. Complimentary house wines, beer, soft drinks and mineral water are served with lunch and dinner. The inviting public areas include an all-teak Sun Deck with teak deck chairs, spacious observation deck, two lounges, library with computers and Internet access, fitness room and massage services. The ship also offers laundry service and has an elevator. Executive Suite Standard Cabin Venice Restaurant Harald Lounge The M.S. SERENISSIMA meets the highest standards of safety requirements and has Rolls Royce stabilizers. The English-speaking, European crew provides courteous, professional service, and there is a physician on board.
Included Features Ten-day program during the magical White Nights of Summer in the Land of the Midnight Sun. In Oslo One night in the Five-Star GRAND HOTEL OSLO, ideally located in the heart of the capital city, including breakfast. One night in the comfortable RADISSON BLU AIRPORT HOTEL following the cruise, including breakfast and one dinner in the hotel. Flight from Oslo to Kirkenes. On board the exclusively chartered small classic ship M.S. SERENISSIMA Seven-night cruise from Kirkenes to Tromsø, Norway, with port calls in Arkhangelsk, Solovetsky Islands and Murmansk, Russia; and Honningsvåg for North Cape, Norway. Newly refurbished, comfortable Suite or Cabin accommodations, each with private bathroom and nearly all with ocean views. Captain s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. All meals on board, served at single, unassigned seatings buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and four-course dinner featuring continental cuisine. Complimentary house wine, beer and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner. City tour of Arkhangelsk including a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. Walking tour of the Solovetsky Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the 15 th -century monastery and fortress that was converted into a Soviet gulag that became infamous during Joseph Stalin s rule and was closed in 1939. Tour of Murmansk featuring the Allied Cemetery, the Savior-on-the-Waters Church, the Kursk memorial to seamen who perished in peacetime and the National Museum. Excursion from Honningsvåg to the North Cape, the northernmost point in Europe, highlighted by visits to a traditional nomadic Sami lavvo (camp) and the North Cape Hall, featuring exhibits detailing North Cape s ancient history. Flight from Tromsø to Oslo. Enhanced Travel Services Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides. Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers. The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program. Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. Hospitality desk aboard ship and in the hotel. Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
The Flåm Railway is one of the greatest train journeys in the world and a marvel of Norwegian engineering. Wonders of Norway and Flåm Railway Bergen Norwegian Fjords Mountain Train Pre-Program Option Experience majestic Norwegian landscapes and traditional Scandinavian culture on this unique and exclusive four-day pre-program journey from charming Bergen to metropolitan Oslo. Tour the historic city of Bergen, featuring Bryggen (the old wharf), a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its colorful, wooden medieval buildings. Visit Troldhaugen, the home of famed composer Edvard Grieg. Ride the Flåm Railway to experience one of the great rail journeys of the world. Norway s engineering marvel traverses 12 scenic miles, ascends nearly 3000 feet and provides views of Norway s stunning fjordlands, snowcapped mountains, cascading waterfalls and alpine lakes. Enjoy a scenic day cruise on spectacular Nærøy Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Norway s largest fjords. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL in Bergen and for one night in the historic STALHEIM HOTEL. The Romantic White Nights of Summer in the Land of the Midnight Sun Each year, at the height of summer as the warm, soft pastel sunlight of the White Nights lights the distant horizon, the peoples of Scandinavia celebrate the return of summer to their homelands. From the majestic fjord country of the Norwegian coast to the rustic fishing villages of the North Cape and the White Sea, friends and families congregate at festive gatherings, couples escape for long evening strolls and young revelers toast the possibilities of summer before the long winter returns. On display for just a few fleeting weeks, the natural phenomenon of the White Nights occurs only in the most northern climes where a prolonged twilight extends late into the night and the sun makes only a slight dip below the horizon before reappearing. During this brief respite from the long Arctic winter, snow drifts give way to emerald green meadows, the forests teem with birds flocking from the south and hazy orange and pink skies seemingly melt into the glistening northern seas. From ancient Viking storytellers to the great Russian novelists, the sublime beauty of this magical season has provided inspiration for many of history s greatest composers, poets and writers. Experience the majestic landscapes of the Norwegian fjordlands and the expansive White Sea at their most spectacular amid an atmosphere of romantic beauty like no other.
M.S. SERENISSIMA Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3 LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Cabin Category* Description - All double occupancy cabins have two twin beds, some that can convert to make one double bed, private bathroom, individual climate control, telephone, television, safe, vanity with chair or stool and hair dryer. Early Booking Price through January 30, 2015 LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN RESERVATION FORM Regular Price after January 30, 2015 6 Inside cabin with two twin beds together or separate, shower. Deck 3. $4995 $5995 5 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds, shower. Decks 3, 4. $5995 $6995 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds together or 4 separate, shower. Decks 3, 4. $6395 $7395 3 2 1 Deluxe Junior Suite Owner s Suite Executive Suite Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds together or separate, shower. Decks 3, 4. $6795 $7795 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds, shower. Decks 3, 4. $7295 $8295 Outside cabin with portholes or window, two twin beds or one double bed, shower. Decks 3, 4. $7595 $8595 Outside cabin with two windows, two twin beds together or separate, bathtub and/or shower. Decks 4, 5, 6. $7795 $8795 Outside cabin with three or four windows, two twin beds or one double bed, bathtub with shower. Deck 6. $8695 $9695 Outside cabin with seven windows, two twin beds or one double bed, bathtub with shower. Deck 6. $9895 $10895 Outside cabin with two windows, private balcony, two twin beds or one double bed, shower. Deck 7. $10395 $11395 Single cabins with one bed are available in category 6 at $7395, category 4 at $8595 and category 3 at $8795 on or before January 30, 2015. Add $1000 for reservations made after January 30, 2015. Taxes are an additional $480 per person and are subject to change. Limited availability. * M.S. SERENISSIMA has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and reflects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel. Send to: 2015 Land of the Midnight Sun The Johns Hopkins University c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 For Johns Hopkins related questions, please call 800-548-5481 or 410-516-0363. Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) - City State ZIP Code Telephone: (Home) (Mobile) Email Address (Business) Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 031-07/24/15-051 Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person and $200 per person Wonders of Norway and Flåm Railway Pre-Program Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover of this brochure. Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $ as deposit. Make checks payable to 2015 Land of the Midnight Sun. I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $ to: Visa MasterCard Card Number Exp. Date Signature as it appears on credit card All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or wire transfer by April 20, 2015. Please make my/our reservation(s) in Cabin Category: 1st Choice 2nd Choice Double occupancy (two twin beds). Double occupancy (one double bed). Single accommodations. I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). Please make my/our reservation(s): Wonders of Norway and Flåm Railway Pre-Program Option Double at $1590 per person. Single at $2090 per person. I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations. I/We want you to book my/our air from (fi ll in departure city) to Oslo, Norway, with return from Oslo, Norway, at an additional cost to be advised. Economy Class Business Class First Class Note: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable. I/we will make my/our own air arrangements. One member of the traveling party is required to make a sustaining financial contribution of $50 or more to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association within the fiscal year. Please visit www.alumni.jhu.edu/support. Note: A small portion of the cost of your trip supports the Johns Hopkins Alumni Travel Program.
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